Bardella Rejects Antisemitism Claims, Alleges Attack on National Rally

Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally, denied on Sept. 29, 2026 that he wrote antisemitic messages in 2013-2015, calling a Mediapart investigation false. Facing calls from rivals to resign, he alleged a 'total war' on his party and said the outlet wants to 'kill my political career.' He filed defamation suits. Mediapart says it verified the messages.